Festivities, 5th prize |
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Sacrifice
to the Heaven by Slaughtering Bulls
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Yang Fashun(China) |
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| 1.The "Kaqwa" Festival of Dulong nationality celebrates the coming of New Year. Its grandest ceremony is to sacrifice to the heaven by slaughtering bulls. | ||
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| 2. Ready to pray for the bull. | ||
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| 4. The hitching post has been prepared in the center of field. | ||
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| 7. The villagers show respect for the brave men by playing gong. | ||
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| 8. The bull-killers at work. | ||
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| 10. After the ceremony, the villagers toast for happiness and good fortune. |
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